From Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Somalia
When travelling from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Somalia: Some of your Saint Vincent and the Grenadines plug types fit in Somalia (G). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage is different (110V / 230V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency differs (50Hz / 60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
SomaliaYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Type G
Fits
Accepted in Somalia
Type C
Type G
1 of 3 plug type(s) match
You: A, B, G • Somalia: C, G
No fit for: A, B
Voltage: 110V / 230V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz / 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
You will need an adapter and likely a converterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Somalia
Somalia is 230V/50Hz with Type C and G sockets.
Grid & history
There is no unified national grid. Private operators run city- and neighbourhood-level grids on diesel and growing solar.
Availability
Highly variable. Private generators are normal.
Sockets & hotels
Mix of Type C and Type G.
Energy mix
Privately-operated; solar rapidly expanding.
Practical tips
- A universal adapter covering C and G is safest.
- A high-capacity power bank is essential because outages are routine.